The six-figure fine was the largest in NFL history for on-field conduct, not including money lost by players because of suspensions.

It surpassed the $87,500 Chicago Bears linebacker Bryan Cox was docked in 1996 for making an obscene gesture to a line judge and screaming obscenities.

Suh was fined for a sixth time in his four-year career on Sept. 10, two days after making an illegal block on Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan.

He apologized to Sullivan and to teammates for negating an interception return for a touchdown in Detroit's opening win.

A third-party arbitrator heard Suh's appeal late last month.

WINSLOW SUSPENDED

FOR PED VIOLATION

New York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. was suspended without pay for four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.

Winslow, the team's leading receiver with 17 catches, will immediately begin his suspension. He will be eligible to return to the Jets' active roster Nov. 4, after New York's game against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 3.

ANOTHER MRSA CASE

STRIKES BUCCANEERS

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say a third player has been diagnosed with MRSA, a staph infection that is resistant to many common antibiotics.

General Manager Mark Dominik made the announcement a day after confirming guard Carl Nicks is being treated for a recurrence of MRSA.

Dominik and Coach Greg Schiano declined to identify the third player involved in the case diagnosed late Thursday, saying the player requested his name not be released.

“I've spoken to the player, I've spoken to his agent and we're not at liberty to confirm or deny any player right now,” Dominik said.

AROUND THE LEAGUE

The season-long Rob Gronkowski watch continued with the New England Patriots tight end still listed as questionable for making his 2013 debut. The struggling Patriots offense needs the two-time Pro Bowl standout, but he is questionable for the fourth straight week. The final injury report was issued as the Patriots prepare for the Saints on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. …

Chicago Bears middle linebacker D.J. Williams will miss the remainder of the season because of a chest injury. Williams ruptured his left pectoral muscle tendon during Thursday's win over the New York Giants. …

Denver Broncos defensive back Champ Bailey is set to make his 2013 debut Sunday when the Broncos host the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bailey hasn't played since spraining his left foot in August. …

Running back Darren McFadden inched closer to returning to the Oakland Raiders lineup, though he hasn't been fully cleared. McFadden practiced for a third straight day and continues to make progress from a hamstring injury suffered in September.

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